Duchess of Sussex to Guest Judge on Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will make a guest appearance on Junior MasterChef Australia in 2027, working alongside host Poh Ling Yeow to guide young contestants, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported Tuesday.

The Duchess of Sussex previously appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia last year, which drew the program's largest Sunday audience since 2023, according to Paramount Australia and New Zealand.

Meghan said she was excited to work with the young contestants, saying she loves cooking with her own children and is looking forward to seeing what they create in the kitchen.

Poh Ling Yeow, host and MasterChef Australia judge, is pleased that the children's version of the cooking competition is returning after six years and is expecting a fun and entertaining experience with Meghan.

The Junior MasterChef Australia program is produced by Endemol Shine Australia and will return to Network 10 in 2027, although further details about Meghan's role, contestants, and the broadcast schedule have not been announced.

Meghan has also presented food and lifestyle content in the Netflix series With Love, Meghan, and appeared as a guest judge on the US program Chopped Junior in 2016.

Before marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan was known for her role in the legal drama Suits.

Meghan and Prince Harry stepped back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family in 2020 and have since pursued independent media and commercial projects.

Junior MasterChef Australia is a popular cooking competition for young contestants, and its return in 2027 is expected to generate significant interest.

The program's format, where young contestants compete to showcase their culinary skills, has been well-received by audiences in the past.